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On Stage 03/25/2025 Carrie Steinweg

If you love to spend an evening out enjoying live entertainment, you have a long list of venues to c... READ MORE

Plan a Date Night at Thornton Distilling 03/10/2025 Carrie Steinweg

It had been quite some time since I’d visited Thornton Distilling Co. in Thornton and when I s... READ MORE

VISIT CHICAGO SOUTHLAND RELEASES ITS 2025 VISITORS GUIDE AND COUPON BOOK 03/03/2025 Scott Rude

The 2025 Chicago Southland Visitors Guide and the 2025 Chicago Southland Coupon Book have been relea... READ MORE

March is the Time to Participate in Some Irish Revelry in the Chicago Southland 02/24/2025 Carrie Steinweg

We’re coming up to that time of the year when everyone looks good in green and we’re all... READ MORE

WINTRUST SPORTS COMPLEX AT BEDFORD PARK AND VISIT CHICAGO SOUTHLAND WIN 2025 SPORTSEVENTS READERS CHOICE AWARDS 02/24/2025 Scott Rude

Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park and Visit Chicago Southland won 2025 SportsEvents Readers&rs... READ MORE

Enjoy Classic Corned Beef and More at Bergstein's NY Deli 02/10/2025 Carrie Steinweg

If you have ever found yourself craving the staples of a Jewish deli, you'll need to make plans ... READ MORE

WITH FEBRUARY AS RESTAURANT MONTH VISIT CHICAGO SOUTHLAND DOUBLES POINTS 01/31/2025 Scott Rude

With February being “Restaurant Month,” Visit Chicago Southland, is doubling the points ... READ MORE

DATE NIGHTS IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND 01/29/2025 Carrie Steinweg

Valentine’s Day is coming up and you may be looking for somewhere special to spend some time w... READ MORE

10 Chicago Southland New Year’s Resolutions 01/06/2025 Carrie Steinweg

We’ve completed another trip around the sun and a new year has begun. Cheers to 2025! If you&r... READ MORE

Do Dry January in the Chicago Southland with Mocktails and More 12/19/2024 Carrie Steinweg

We’re heading into a new year and it’s a time when people are re-evaluating their lifest... READ MORE

Take Time Out for Some Sips and Holiday Cheer at Evil Horse Brewing Co. 12/05/2024 Carrie Steinweg

We’re now in the thick of the holiday season. While it’s a time of joy and festivities, ... READ MORE

CHICAGO SOUTHLAND HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 11/20/2024 Carrie Steinweg

The Christmas countdown has begun and there’s just a few short weeks to get prepared. No matte... READ MORE

VISIT CHICAGO SOUTHLAND CUTS RIBBON ON NEW VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 11/11/2024 Scott Rude

Visit Chicago Southland—formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau—held... READ MORE

FIVE FALL HIKES TO TAKE IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND 10/29/2024 Carrie Steinweg

After months of heat and humidity, the Chicago Southland finally has a reprieve as we have moved to ... READ MORE

Get Your Holiday Shopping Started at Shipshewana on the Road 10/29/2024 Carrie Steinweg

The Christmas season is just around the corner and if you are looking to get a jump on shopping for ... READ MORE

VISIT CHICAGO SOUTHLAND RELEASES FALL 2024/WINTER 2025 FESTIVALS AND EVENTS GUIDE 10/28/2024 Scott Rude

Visit Chicago Southland—formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau—has ... READ MORE

Chicago Southland's Top Sports Facilities 10/16/2024 Gregg Voss

It’s no secret that sports play a big part in the attraction to the Chicago Southland. From in... READ MORE

2024 VISIT CHICAGO SOUTHLAND ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS LUNCHEON BROUGHT AREA LEADERS TOGETHER 10/11/2024 Scott Rude

Visit Chicago Southland held its 2024 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Wednesday afternoon to a ... READ MORE

Get a Taste of Nostalgia in the Old Oven at Homewood Aurelio’s Location 09/24/2024 Carrie Steinweg

One of my favorite things to do when I am in Homewood is get over to Aurelio’s Pizza for a thi... READ MORE

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